Wear It Like: Most Viewed Styles Approaching Our 4th Anniversary - #5 Most Viewed: Gerard Butler - Monday 8/31 Edition

Friday 8/28 Edition: Cool Design - 10 Awesome Homes Converted From Unexpected Structures

As we’ve seen many times, old barns and churches, with their soaring ceilings just begging to be turned into hip loft residences, are prime for spectacular conversions. But of course, those are far from the only structures that can be reused marvelously. These 10 examples—an assortment of very odd water towers, architectural remnants of bygone wars, and even a Le Corbusier boiler room—show that kookier spaces can transform into highly livable dwellings, too.
Above and below — Railway station turned two-bedroom home in Bredenbury, England. (Photos via Rightmove)





Old dry-cleaning shop turned home-studio for a young family in Barcelona, Spain. (Photos by Enric Fabre via ArchDaily)

Historic Victorian water tower turned three-bedroom home with oak spiral staircase in Hertford, England. (Photos via Hetheringtons]

Le Corbusier-designed boiler room turned grungy-cool pad in Briey-en-Forêt, France. (Photos via Patrice-Besse)





Pair of 1930s water towers turned airy luxury residence in Norton, England. (Photos via Wowhaus)





Abandoned train depot turned rural retreat in Stanfordville, New York. (Photos via Trulia)





Secret cold war bunker turned mansion with a glass atrium in London, England. (Photos via JDM Estate Agents]





Six-story water tower turned ultra-modern residence in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium. (Photos via My Modern Met)





Old sewer pipes turned pay-as-you-wish hotel in Ottensheim, Austria and Essen, Germany. (Photos by Dietmar Tollerian via dasparkhotel/Facebook)





World War II radar station turned four-bedroom contemporary home in North Berwick, Scotland. (Photos via Wowhaus)


via Curbed

Wear It Like: Victor Cruz - Thursday 8/27 Edition

1. J.W. Brine Owen Chinos @ Matches

2. Stone Island Hooded Cardigan @ farfetch

3. Pierre Hardy Black Leather High Top Surf City Sneakers @ SSENSE

4. Shinola Runwell Chrono @ Mr Porter

Sounds: Stereo Love by Edward Maya @ Amazon

Wear It Like: Victor Cruz - Wednesday 8/26 Edition

1. George B Slim Fit Blazer @ Reiss

2. George B Slim Fit Trousers @ Reiss

3. Canali WOven Silk Tie @ Mr Porter

4. Marwood Patterned Woven Pocket Square @ Mr Porter

5. Marsell Distressed Derby Shoes @ farfetch

6. Blake Green Nautilus Cufflinks @ InforMANt

Sounds: Rattle by Bingo Players @ Amazon

Wear It Like: Victor Cruz - Tuesday 8/25 Edition

1. Richard James Slim Fit Suit @ Matches

2. Canali Pink Cotton Shirt @ Mr Porter

3. Daniel Wellington Sheffield Wristwatch @ InforMANt

4. Gallant & Beau Buckingham Socks @ InforMANt

5. Borsalino Fedora Hat @ Mr Porter

6. Dunhill Textured Tie @ Mr Porter

7. Mr. Washington Pocket Square @ InforMANt

8. Tod's Classic Brogue @ farfetch

Sounds: Together by Cazzette

Wear It Like: Victor Cruz - Monday 8/24 Edition

1. Oliver Spencer Flecked Wool Coat @ Matches

2. Y-3 Zip Through Cotton Hoodie @ Mr Porter

3. Bremont Automatic Chronographic Watch @ Mr Porter

4. AMI Classic White Tee @ SSENSE

5. San Francisco Seals 1949 Baseball Cap @ Mr Porter

6. Marsell Utility Boots @ farfetch

Sounds: Deep Down by Josh Gabriel and Winter Kills  @ Amazon

Open House - Friday 8/21 Edition: Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats New Jersey Mansion, Yours For $15 Mill

It could be their growing family or their growing art collection. Either way, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are saying good-bye to their 25,000-square-foot mansion in New Jersey.

The “Girl on Fire” and her hip-hop husband are asking $14.9 million for the 5.42-acre compound, which encompasses 8 bedrooms and a whopping 14 bathrooms.

They bought the home from Eddie Murphy in 2013 and have renovated, including adding an entire wing for artwork — although TMZ.com, which first reported the listing, says the couple wants still more space for their expanding collection.

Indeed, there’s art throughout the home, including a delicately placed motorcycle in the marble foyer and a large painting of Keys in the dining room.

For entertainment, the mansion offers a movie theater, indoor swimming pool, two-lane bowling alley and professional recording studio.

Two elevators help Keys, Beatz and their children — including baby Genesis, born in December — negotiate the expansive space. The compound also boasts a carriage house with a gym and a five-car garage.

The listing agents are Dennis and Dolores McCormack of Prominent Properties/Sotheby’s International Realty.

Via Zillow

Wear It Like: Armie Hammer - Thursday 8/20 Edition

1. George B Light Blazer @ Reiss

2. George B Slim Fit Trousers @ Reiss

3. Givenchy Striped Grey Tie @ Mr Porter

4. Nixon Pocket Square @ InforMANt

5. Buffalo Leather Brown Belt @ Sir Jack's

6. Mr. Hare Blakey Suede Derby Shoes @ Matches

Sounds: How Deep Is Your Love by Calvin Harris @ Amazon

Wear It Like: Armie Hammer - Wednesday 8/19 Edition

1. RRL Selvedge Denim Jeans @ Mr Porter

2. A.P.C. Striped Sweater @ Matches

3. Brero Orologi Supersportivo Square Watch @ Barneys

4. Reclaimed Vintage Mesh Ring @ ASOS

5. Saint Laurent White Perforated Leather Sneakers @ SSENSE

Sounds: Catch & Release by Matt Simons and Deepend @ Amazon

Wear It Like: Armie Hammer - Tuesday 8/18 Edition

1. Smokey Wool Brown Suit @ Reiss

2. STM Dames of Denmark Necktie @ InforMANt

3. Canali Lavender Cotton Shirt @ Mr Porter

4. Multi-Color Contrast Square @ InforMANt

5. Ozone Stripe Sock @ InforMANt

6. Paul Smith Gordon Derby Shoe @ Matches

Sounds: How Deep Is Your Love by Calvin Harris @ Amazon

Wear It Like: Armie Hammer - Monday 8/17 Edition

1. George B Slim Fit Blazer @ Reiss

2. AG Stockton Slim-Fit Jeans @ Matches

3. John Smedley Bryn Cardigan @ Mr Porter

4. John Varvatos Melange Linen Tee @ Matches

5. Saint Laurent Navy Low Tops @ SSENSE

6. Gallant & Beau King Rd Socks @ InforMANt

Sounds: Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin @ Amazon

Saturday 8/15 Edition

“Style is the answer to everything.”

Charles Bukowski, 1978.

Wear It Like: Sam Heughan - Friday 8/14 Edition

1. Belstaff Hampton Biker Jean @ Matches

2. Givenchy Black Leather Love Badge @ SSENSE

3. Private White Combat Traveler Blazer @ Mr Porter

4. RRL Waffle-Knit Henley @ Mr Porter

5. Lanvin Navy and Black Mid Top Sneakers @ SSENSE

Sounds: If You Go Away by Dusty Springfield @ Amazon